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AIRWAYS AND AVIATION.

"BAD PATCH"

AIR ACCIDENTS.

OF

BRITISH FLYING NEWS.

COLLISIONS IN TIGHT FLYING.

Within a month of my 'revelation of officially withheld statistics, showing that the Royal Air Force has fower fatal accidents in pro-

SHADOW OF THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY

LONDON, May 19. The arrival of the British team of high-speed pilots at Calshot, the

MONOPLANE OR BIPLANE

AIR MINISTRY'S CAREFUL EXPERIMENT.

THE COLONY OF HONG KONG

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the blue water. This year, with

Hong Kong's Harbour and two nations challenging Britain's

Improvements, right to the trophy-General Bal-One of the oldest and most debat

Technically speaking, the Colony ed controversies in the history of

of

of Hong Kong consists of several bo's reservations are not yet taken aviation-monoplane or biplane- to mean that the Italians will fail should reach at last, a measure of closely grouped islands, including the principal island of Hong Kongi to come to the starting point the finality as a result of a practical

test undertaken by the Air Minis and Kowloon Peninsula, a part of contest should be much more extry.

the mainland of China, upon which the so-called : Now Territories aro Tho Air Ministry have begun the located. Hong Kong is separated citing, a battle worthy of the gods.

Under the command of Squadron investigation by ordering two from the mainland of China by a medium sized air-liners, one of mile-wide channel lying between

partion to, the amount of flying Royal Air Force base on Southamp, Leader A. H: Orlebar, holder them monoplane, the other biplano, the city of Victoria, capital of the

than other air forces, a series of accidents has already brought the total for 1831 almost to an aver age twelvemonths' figurp, writes. Major C. C. Turner the London Daily Telegraph Aviation Corres pondent,

ten Water, marks the beginning of the later stages of training for the WE MEAN Schneider Trophy obutest over the Solent and Spithead in September.

Calshot is the station selected again this year, as in 1929, to be

the world's speed record, who led each to carry the same load and to the 1999 team with conspicuous have the same engine power. Seru success, the 1931 team will continuo

AMY LEEN A R at Calshot, the training began dur.

in the last few weeks at Felix towe. No attempt, is made to im

At the same time the "bad the headquarters of the competing Pose rigid dietary or other restrio Cabin accommodation, arrange apparently completely surrounded.

patch", applies to civil as well as Service aircraft.

In brief space I would like to make a clear statement of the sitan tion, "for undoubtedly there is "situation." The only people who any that flying is "safe" are three who never go up. People who used to assert that travel by air line

tenans, and special accommodation is being arranged there for the French and Italian machines and their pilots, who are likely to arrive towards the middle of August.. From that date onwards the world's fastest acroplanes, each capable of

tions on the airmen They are expected to keep it, smoking is almost entirely given up and alcohol is usually dropped.

The Training 'Flaneswalk

Six different types of last sea-

plans are already at Calshot for

Colony, and Kowloon Point. In- coming steamers pass through pulous caro being taken to

Lyeemun Pass, whore, the channel ensure that the only important narrows to one-half mile, and point of difference between two

enter into an extremely unique and machines shall be the structure of perfectly, sheltered harbour. Its the wings and control surfaces area covers about ten squato miles ment of the cook-pit, provision for by high, green-covered bills. Tho wireless and the passengers com-harbour has no visible outlet and fort, luggage space-all aro, iden gives the visitor the impression of tical, and the three engines are being effectively landlocked upon located in each machine in precise an inland sew or lake. It affords ly the same relative positions.

anchorage for scores of warships All-metal Machines,

passenger ships, merchantmen from. all the seas, and thousands upon thousands of small, craft in the

Construction of the eraft has been

is as safe as railway travelling inmoving, at speeds beyond the speed the practice flying. Three of these started at the works in Yorkshire form of Chinese coastwise; junks,

England have been silenced by a

of the Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Company, huilders for many, sad sumpans. years of diverse types of service is built entirely of metal, except

challenge to compare the figures of of dreams only a few years ago, will be daily in the air, with the Yet travel by the air lines of thrilling climax of the contest itself equipped with a Napier "Lion" and civil aircraft. Each machine.edge, terrace above terrace, to the

the two.

Impérial Airways and on the air-

South of the harbour the city of Victoria rises from the very water's

uppermost top of Victoria Peak

are pure speed craft built primarily for participation in the Schneider contests of 1927 and 1929, and each

racing engine. These are the Glor ways of some countries, and other. September. 12. None who saw ter IV. bilpane of 1927, modified for the fabric covering to the wings about 2,000 feet above sea level. flying properly conducted, is very the flying in 1920, will ever forget since the contest at Venice that and tail unit, and will have ex- The first or lower level is a long, reasonably safe. A word by and the beauty of that golden after year to make it more suitable for optionally comfortable seating wide flat upon which the business

sections

of the city are located by about its special risks; mean noon, with the blue and silver sea.Practice flying, the Supermarino Sa room in a large saloon cabin for

monoplane, winner of the 1027 event ten passengers. Including luggage, Here are all the appurtenances while let us considor Bervice flying planes of Britain and the blood-rod and holler at one time of the Bri- the payload, comprising passengers pertaining to a modern port-

Taking Unnecessary Chances.

Italian craft tearing round the tish speed record, and the beauti.

approximately one ton, facilities, and rows of business.

and

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to show that for every fatal acci.course, while hundreds of thousands ful Gloster VI monoplane built in willage, of each aeroplane, niera, dry docks, extensive storage

In a recent article I was abo

dent the Royal Air Force new does watched from the mainland and about 10,000 hours flying, a 400 the Isle of Wight, and from count per cent. improvement in ten less clusters of boats anchored on years, Certain recent" accidents

(Continued an next Column:) have concentrated attention upon defects in the system, yot accidents from other causes occur.

› It is hardly necessary to point affects Service and civil flying alike, out that Flight Lt Waghorn was I am amazed at the carelessness killed in a test fight, and that tho.

work on which he was engaged in not comparable with flying as it concerns the ordinary air travelles or the "owner of an eroplano,

The public need hardly be re minded that the RAF. has to train, and that in the course of training certain risks are inevit ably run. But the large number of collisions which have occurred this year points, I believe, to a quite unnecessary Aying in "Light"

formation.

displayed at aviation meetings, Lately there have been three instan ces of machines "running away on the ground. Similar careless noss is acen in all stages, and everywhere...

Light hearted Taking of Risks. In fact, among a great many people the light-hearted saking of risks, and neglect of fussy precau tions, is accepted as an inevitable and rather admirable feature of

"Tight" formation is very pretty to soc, but it serves no useful, pur- pose either in peace or in war. an amusing occupation. Formation flying is essential both for attack and for defence, but "light" formation calls for such piloting attention that neither at tack nor defence can be officient, In stating this I am expressing not a personal opinion, but the declar- ed view of the Air Staff. The fact that the parachute saves life mus not be allowed to prejudice the pursuit and study of sound tactics Want of Due Carefulness,

1920. The other innchines are addition to full flying and structures, ranging from the most

navigational equipment. Fairey service biplanes on floats;

up-to-date banking and commercial. oldest of them being the "Fly- Safety and trustworthiness in establishments to the typical small catcher," for several years the service are secured by insistence on curio shops found in the crowded standard ship fighter of the Fleet a comparatively low landing speed, Chinese shopping quarter. Many Air Arm and nowadays the high and the fitting of automatic wing buildings in the principal streets speed pilot's usual introduction to slots, and brakes on the landing are arranged in rendes, affording seaplane flying. The other Fairey wheels, while each craft is designed protection, to shoppers, during the craft are Fleetwing, two- to maintain level fight at any warm season and in heavy rains. sent fleet fighter, and a "Firefly" hoight up to 9,000 feet with, any Residences of officials and wealthy merchants occupy the middle ter- single-seater, both of them com- one of the three power units cut paratively new machines which in out Special fittings between the races, many palatial in style and their respective classes are among engine "nacelles" (or power-eggs) set among beautiful gardens. The the world's fastest and most eff enable the attachment of a derrick terraces are built in series, inter cient acroplanes.

for rapid replacement of any spersed by rambling hillside walks and drives, all topped by Victoria A second Supermarine S5 and engine...

Peak The peak itself is much ap- another Gloster VI, are being re-

preciated as a summer resort and conditioned by the makers. The Two pilots will be carried in affords a magnificent view of the two So monoplanes which took partroomy enclosed cock pit in the nose city and harbour, spread out be in the 1929 contest-one of them of the fuselage; it is intended that low. won at 328.03 miles an hour and the roof of this compartment shall the other set up a new world's he transparent to give the pilots record over 100 kilometres-are adequate view above and to the undergoing considerable modifica

rear. Stowage for wireless ap The Rolls-Royce Company paratus, is arranged alongside the tion.. are preparing new, engines, giving pilots' Beats increased power, for them and cer- tain alterations are being made to the structure.

New Racers.

Finally two new Supermarine monoplanes, which will probably be styled "S7," are being built for

The public hear of machine breaking in the air, But it should bo obvious that it is possible to break any machine in the air by "rough" piloting. Equally, it is easy to wreck a motorcar or & railway train by injudicious use of the controls. No doubt a class of smooth, single-wing, low resist ance aeroplane, owing to ita capacers in preparing for previous

Wireless.

Industries and Agriculturas. Activities.

While foreign trade and its dis tribution continup of main import- Buco to Hong Kong, in recent years it bas, developed considerable Razor

industrial and agricultural ne- tivities, depending chiefly upon

Power will be derived in each machine from three. Armstrong Siddeley "Lyne Major" air-cooled radial engines, developing a maximum aggregate of 10 horse T power at a height of 2,600 feet: One engine is located above, the

the contest itself. In them will be centre of the wings, and two are carried in stream-lined nacelles- embodied all the lessons learned by placed one on either side of the the aeroplane and aero engine de...

favelage.

contests and, without underestim

a very importantity for very repid acceleration, sating the skill and determination

I believe that phase has been roached by the tran

sition, now proceeding, to a serica.

outside sources for the necessary raw materials. These activities cover a wide range. Of chief im- postance are the refining of sugar and of tin; rico polishing, furai-

ture making, chipbuilding, and Tho manufacture of engineering. cement, paper, repe, glass, soap, cigar, and oigerettes, and woven and knitted cloth, cotton spinning Weights and Performance.

and the preservation, and canming Comparison of the design figures of foodstuffs are, other activities.

ating variations in per

A great variety of smaller manu

easier to break than a robust of the French and Italian construc- shows interesting

the moment to prove itaclf the The monoplane, lifted by a single at - transition connot proceed condemn the class, still-less to fastest vehicle in the world on pair of wings, has considerably the without incurring new and in

of new and much faster aircraft biplane, but that is no reason to tors, one of them seems likely at formance, weight and dimensions.factures and household industries

That

some cases unforeseen risks. But provided the public feel confident that the Air Staff is doing all that

condemn flying.

t

The Guild of Air Pilots recently raised the question of the training.

September 12

the

also add materially to Hong Kong's industrial output,

General nad economic welfare in the various areas adjacent to

angr

disturbed conditions in China dur,

with the severe decline in silver

greater span, the total wing area being almost exactly the same in both machines. Monoplane and Test Flying Over Land and Water.

Pemba tad biplans both weigh about 4 tons Hong Kong are naturally of vital is humanly possible to overcome of flying instructora. It is con

The Air Ministry intends to put with full load on board, the mono importance and interest to the- those risks it will be patient.

I have discussed these questions corned chiefly with the civilian air these two craft through a series plans being a for hundred pounds Colony Chinna prosperity, or

of strenuous comparative tests, in

the heavier because the wings and lack thereof, instantly reflects upon with famous and experienced pilote, instructore, with the tuition at the aid plane and seaplane form, tail and weigh more than in the conditions in Hong Kong. and with aircraft designers, and flying club and aviation school, and which will probably include experi- biplane. Both machines are ex- I find a very

definite and, indeed, I am sure that a canvass of the mental Rights on the established pected to have a maximum speed in the past year, in conjunction emphatic and universal opinion.

Airways. The result should cer: well over 120 miles an hour, t aeronautical community would give. It may be expressed briefly in a

very large majority, and probabtype of flying machine is most ground and the monoplane doing,

tainly be a decision as to which biplane boing the swifter near the exchange, have adversely affected trade activities in Hong Kong few phrases.

"They are not careful. They ly unanimous verdict, in sup efficient as a medium-sized air liner. better at heights around: 9,000 feet. Hensy increases in the cost of all take flying far too lightly. They port. It is proposed that the AirMany aspects of the discussion will The monoplane appears to have the imported goods have resulted, and purchasing power has declined to advantage. In rate of climb and a

an extremely low level, neverthe for the dangers of flying. They

argument will rags just as furious:

cided: superiority in service loan, Hong Kong's scoure position. are not sufficiently well grounded. instructors. The present is an oly over the advantages of mono

ceiling Craining at nearly two in the trade of the world, aided Medical examinations are thorough, casico for referring to this matter plane or biplane in the building of

by China's "remarkable (power of but they only touch the fringes of

with emphasis,

r the same time fighti

quick recovery under, a multiplicity the matter.

ofndverse circumstances, naures arging that the qualifications: of

the Colony contidérable promise Of instructors, in the Royal Air For

continued prosperity

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ought to have a very great respect Ministry shall license approved obviously remain unaffected; the

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